Middle Ages Vocab Quiz

The Middles Ages is a period which covers approximately 1000 years of history. Often referred to as the 'Dark Ages', in comparison to the advances made during the ancient Greek and Roman periods, nevertheless the Middle Ages is often romanticized with stories of chivalry and adventure (think Robin Hood!). However, the reality for most people is that they lived in abject poverty and life was indeed nasty, brutish and short! external image empty.png MedievalSummary-4.ppt
Notes on the 'Dark Ages' Why the Dark Ages were dark!

The system of feudalism Feudalism_Powerpoint_Presen.pptNotes on the feudal systemLords, Knights and Peasants To help review information on the Middle Ages, try these small quizzes! Medieval Times Quiz Some fun facts from the Middle Ages! Did you know?

The Medieval Church: The church would become very powerful during the early Middle Ages and cathedrals were testimony to that power. The church exerted a great deal of authority, certainly over the lives of the peasants! Review these notes on the church The Medieval Church .
The Roman Catholic Church was responsible for providing safe passage to people who wanted to make a pilgrimage to the holy city of Jerusalem. When this passage was threatened, Pope Urban II issued a call for a holy war, or Crusade, in 1093. Horrible Histories: The Crusades Review this powerpoint to gain further appreciation for these events, which would last for over 350 years! external image empty.png Crusades.pptThe Crusades

CASTLES!!

One of the symbols of the Middle Ages are the castles. In order to understand and appreciate how castles developed and evolved over time, it is necessary to look at the history of these inhabited forts, starting with the Norman Conquest of 1066! external image empty.png CASTLES_IN_THE_MIDDLE_AGES-5.ppt
Complete the following worksheet 'Ways to Attack a Castle' after you've reviewed the powerpoint. external image msword.png ways_to_attack_castles-4.doc

Prince John, of 'Robin Hood' fame, will later become King John, after the death of his brother King Richard and it will be his actions which give rise to democracy, with the petition known as the 'Magna Carta' (Great Charter) external image vnd.ms-powerpoint.png KingJohn and the Magna Carta.pptSigning of the Magna Carta

Medieval Towns and Trade: Towns and cities will increase in number during the High Middle Ages, with some unfortunate consequences. external image vnd.ms-powerpoint.png towns and trade in the middle ages.pptTrade nearly died out in western Europe after the AD 400's, as manors became increasingly self sufficient. One unintended byproduct of the crusades is the increase in the amount of trade and knowledge that passes from one region to another. Increase in trade
As these trade routes developed in all the regions of Europe Trade map of Europea new class of people emerged during the middle ages; the merchant. Daily life in medieval towns Europe, as a result of trade and the growth of towns goes through a period of economic and population growth from the early 1100s to the 1340s. Then came a tragic blow, which Europe would not recover from for over 100 years BlackDeath.ppt The Black Death Devastates Europe
We have understood that the Black Death was caused by rats, and the fleas on those rats, spreading the disease, first in Asia, then in Europe. However, recent research has suggested that rats were not the culprit! Spread of the Plague external image pdf.png Causes of the Black Death.pdfJust as with any traumatic event, the Black Death would have severe consequences throughout Europe for decades. With the death of so many people over such a short period of time, there would be a shortage of workers, as just one example. Your assignment is to complete the following assignment by identifying which statements are linked with the consequences of the Black Death. Once you've completed the chart, place the topic cards in order of importance, from 'most' to 'least' (for example, 1. Land 2. Labour 3. Rebellion....) in terms of consequences. You can work on this exercise online or print out a copy. external image msword.png Topics for the Consequences of the Black Death.docexternal image msword.png World History 1 The Effects of the Black Death.docComplete the reading and answer the questions.